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Breathing ˈbriːðɪŋ Exercises Heavy Noun Bre Steady Fell

Word breathing
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈbriːðɪŋ / NAmE / ˈbriːðɪŋ /
Example
  • her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.
  • deep breathing exercises will help you relax.
  • heavy (= loud) breathing was all i could hear.
  • his breathing was uneven, and he could hardly speak.
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breathing

(noun)BrE / ˈbriːðɪŋ / NAmE / ˈbriːðɪŋ /
  1. the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again
    • Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.
    • Deep breathing exercises will help you relax.
    • Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear.

    Extra Examples

    • His breathing was uneven, and he could hardly speak.
    • She picked up the phone and heard sounds of heavy breathing.
    • Try breathing exercises to calm your nerves.
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